Landlords may groan when residents want to terminate a lease early, but they should research their options. Certain circumstances require an exception from a legally binding lease contract: military transfer or job relocation. For any other situation, it is up to the landlord to determine the best course of action. Want to be fair but also protect your business? The answer may be an SOP agreement. Read more on Inman to learn how a “surrender of possession” agreement can protect landlords.